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πŸš— Curt 51180 Echo Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Bluetooth Smartphone Connection - Proportional, Mobile & Auto Carrying Case Bundle Review

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Description of πŸš— Curt 51180 Echo Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Bluetooth Smartphone Connection - Proportional, Mobile & Auto Carrying Case Bundle

PORTABLE. The Echo trailer brake controller has a non-invasive install and is easily transferrable from one vehicle to another. It plugs into any 7-way connector, wirelessly links to your smartphone using Bluetooth. SMARTPHONE-READY. The Echo brake controller wirelessly syncs with Apple or Android smartphone, turning it into a brake controller interface with the Smart Control app (Warning: Avoid distracted driving. Only make adjustments when vehicle is stationary). ZERO-TOOL INSTALL. Installing this aftermarket trailer brake controller is as easy as plugging in a 7-way trailer wiring connector. It requires no tools, no extra wires and no hardware. HIGHLY RESPONSIVE. Echo uses a triple-axis accelerometer to provide smooth, safe braking. It maintains responsive braking, even when your phone screen is locked, receives incoming calls or if the Bluetooth connection is lost. VERSATILE. This electronic trailer brake controller easily transfers between vehicles and trailers and works on virtually any trailer with 1 to 2 axles (2 to 4 brakes). It is also fully compatible with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, low-voltage systems // NOTES: STRAP IS INSIDE THE CAP.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Made as advertised.

Required RV Trailer Brake Controller. Rather than hardwiring a brake controller to my truck. Also, others can use the controller to pull the camper.

Pros
  • Permanent Test Results
Cons
  • Tape

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Doesn't work anymore after 2 trips!

ECHO was easy to set up and use, but mine stopped working on my second trip. I had to drive home for 5 hours without a brake force regulator. I've been waiting for Kurt for 30 minutes and am now trying to get an RMA. I just bought a wired brake controller as I don't want this to happen again. I wasn't entirely happy with how it felt between the trailer and the truck either. Seemed very free. I wasn't entirely happy either that my trailer's brakes depended on a Bluetooth connection rather than a

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Poorly thought out

Revainrating 2 out of 5

mixed results on trailer accessories section

Installation: I had trouble pairing even after following the instructions. I contacted tech support and they said to enable the phone's location in addition to bluetooth. Then it worked. I had to set it to the lowest level or else it would slow down my trailer. 40 minutes of use drained my phone's battery by 50%. , I wouldn't like to. I also didn't trust it to work if bluetooth fails. I sent it back and received a wired controller that works great and is reliable.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • I will add later

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great concept used on 2 vehicles

I liked that this unit can be easily moved between vehicles that don't have trailer brake controls installed. The mobile app is easy to install and serves its purpose. A friend bought an RV from my son who lives 600 miles away. I took my old truck to pick it up and used the brake controls on the way back. Then he stuck the controller on the friends of an even older truck. . No problem. He's not a techie at all, but had no trouble using it. My only issue (minor) is that the plastic button on the

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Some challenges

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Difficult to sync with 2021 Ford F-150.

Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller didn't quite fit my 2021 Ford F-150. It doesn't sync with my Samsung phone (Android) and doesn't get power from the 7-pin socket on the truck. The only way to sync is to turn on the trailer first, sync via Bluetooth from the Echo app, THEN plug THE Curt Echo controller into the 7 pin jack on the truck. Martin from Curt Tech Support did a great job getting the controller synced and working, but it took almost two hours to finally get it working as advertised…

Pros
  • Best in Niche
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  • Negative Present